CHAPTER II.
THE STAINED SUIT "Oscar tells me that you wish to see me, sir," said Joe, as he entered the presence of his pompous employer.
Major Norton wheeled round in his armchair and looked at Joe over his spectacles.

He looked at Joe's clothes, too, and it did strike him forcibly that they were very shabby.

However, there was Oscar's stained suit; which was entirely whole and of excellent cloth.

As to the stains, what right had a boy like Joe to be particular?
"Ahem!" said the major, clearing his throat.

"Oscar tells me that you are not satisfied with the clothes I have I given you." "He has told you the truth, Major Norton," replied Joe bluntly.